A Tearful Night

“…weeping may remain for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5b

 

I am always so excited each year when cold, bleak, winter gives way to sweet-smelling sunny spring.  The deadness of winter makes such a stark backdrop for the blooming flowers and budding trees.  We all enjoy the “spring” days of our lives when things are going well; we have money in the bank and our loved ones nearby.  But we all going through various seasons in our lives and occasionally find ourselves in the “fall” of the year when seemingly everything is being taken from us.  Things that once had such promise appear to be withering before our very eyes.  Then fall gives way to unyielding winter and we wonder if we will ever again be in a place of joy, expectation and newness of life.

God purposed the times and the seasons in his plan for mankind.  Such is the life cycle until Jesus returns and creates a new heaven and a new earth.  Likewise, we go through spiritual and emotional seasons, but one day, when we live forever with him, these seasons of dryness will vanish.  But until then, we must learn to accept and even embrace the season we are in.  If we did not go through times of spiritual dryness, we would not duly appreciate the season of refreshing God sends our way.

“Weeping may remain for a night…” this indicates that God will not allow us to go through unending seasons of sadness, grief and disappointment. He brings us the new morning and with it, rejoicing. 

When you are having the “dark night of the soul” the morning can seem so far away.  But hold on and know that he will not abandon you in sadness and darkness; but rather, will lead you out with rejoicing and singing.

Dear Lord, I pray especially for those today who are going through difficult seasons in their life.  Let them experience a resurgence of hope and faith.  Let it take root within their hearts and bear an abundant harvest of refreshing.  In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

Sherri